Analytical Chemistry – MSc/PgDip/PgCert

This course combines laboratory practical skills with theory of analytical chemistry and professional and organisation skills. These include • data interpretation and analysis
• experimental design
• communication and presentation skills

We teach core analytical chemistry in the context of its applications to pharmaceutical, environmental and materials analyses.

You also complete an independent research project in the University's well-equipped laboratories.

This course is suitable if you
• wish to upgrade your knowledge and skills and increase your competitiveness in the job market• want to pursue a research career in chemistry at PhD level
• are currently employed in a chemistry-related profession and are seeking to further your career prospects

The course gives you
• practical experience of the principal methods of separation science, including liquid and gas chromatography and associated hyphenated techniques
• an understanding of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, such as atomic absorption and emission, NMR and IR
• an understanding of analytical technologies applied in process control and solving complex biological problems
• the transferable skills needed to continue developing your knowledge